Sensitive, red, irritated skin is a frustrating disruption to everyday life. You’re are not alone: up to 90% of the population perceives their own skin sensitive. But, do you really have sensitive skin? or is your skin sensitised, meaning the itching, redness and sensitivity is a result or environmental assaults? Take a look at the differences between these two conditions that share a similar result.

sensitive skin . . .

Those who have very fair skin and are usually of Northern European ancestry have a genetic predisposition towards sensitive skin. this could be caused by the lower amount of pigment and thinner epidermal layer, allowing for easier access of potentially- irritating ingredients.

People with sensitive skin have more histamine readily produced in the body. The result is a more hypersensitive skin, waiting to react at any opportunity.

versus sensitised skin . . .

Sensitized skin isn’t caused by a genetic predisposition. It can affect anyone, any age, of any race who is exposed to environmental assaults.

and what they have in common.

Symptoms and triggers are the same for these conditions, as both experience itching, burning, dryness, flushing and stinging.